Process

From files to finished model — engineered for accuracy and speed.

Each step is optimized to support tight development schedules and presentation-ready results. We combine advanced digital manufacturing with traditional craftsmanship.

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Design Review & Planning

Before any fabrication begins, we review all provided drawings, plans, and 3D models. We confirm scale, level of detail, materials, finishes, special requests, and delivery expectations — and identify how the model will be used.

  • Scope alignment
  • Scale selection
  • Audience & goal
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Model Engineering

Once scope is confirmed, we prepare the digital model for fabrication. We clean, simplify, or rebuild your geometry to ensure accuracy at the selected scale — ensuring the finished model is clean, accurate, and manufacturable.

  • Geometry cleanup
  • Scale optimization
  • Manufacturability
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Fabrication

We combine advanced digital manufacturing — laser cutting, CNC, and 3D printing — with hand craftsmanship. Models are built from durable materials suitable for transport and presentation.

  • Laser & CNC
  • 3D printing
  • Hand assembly
04/ 05

Detailing, Paint & QC

Finishing, painting, and assembly bring the model to its final standard. Quality control photos are shared throughout so you always know where things stand.

  • Finishing
  • Lighting
  • Quality control
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Delivery & Setup

Your model is professionally packed and arrives presentation-ready — easy to unpack and install. For local projects, we offer on-site installation.

  • Professional packing
  • Nationwide shipping
  • On-site install
File formats we accept

Bring whatever you have.

To ensure accuracy and a smooth production process, we accept a wide range of formats from architectural and design software. Our team can prepare, clean, and optimize your model for fabrication.

CAD / DWG
PDF
Revit
Rhino
SketchUp
Sketches

Every project, tracked in one place.

Each Carve project includes the Studio Portal — see milestones, approve stages, exchange files, and message the team in real time.